Climate Change TV - UN RIO Conventions Calendar Launch
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Today, two-thirds of the energy used in Kalmar Region is based on renewable energy sources. By
2030 the region will no longer use fossil fuels. Our work is based on such things as RES,
climate effective industries and the cleanest bus fleet in the world.
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Petrobras is committed to principles of social and environmental responsibility and has defined
objectives, strategies and goals to incorporate global climate change issues into its business
and management planning. As a technology- based organization, Petrobras achieves its strategic
goals through sound R&D programs with more than 220 projects, including carbon capture and
storage, natural gas, energy efficiency, hydrogen, and renewable energy.
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An intergovernmental European framework for international cooperation between nationally funded
research activities – creates global scientific networks and enables scientists to
collaboratively pursue their own interests. Through its Actions past and present, COST helps
protect our environment and makes our lives greener.
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C40 Large Cities Climate Summit in Seoul, May 18–21, 2009 Mayors, experts and leaders
from major cities will gather in Seoul. The C40 Climate Summit will become a chance to review
cities’ achievements and identify new challenges in coping with climate change. In
conjunction with the Summit, the Seoul Climate Change Expo will offer opportunities to
experience cutting edge technologies including greenhouse gas reduction and renewable energies.
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As Germany’s United Nations City, Bonn works towards sustainable development worldwide,
houses global players and is a hub for science and research. Flanking the UN Campus, the World
Conference Center Bonn provides excellent international conference facilities.
Beethoven’s birthplace is renowned for its cultural programme and attractive Rhine valley
location.
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The Basque Government has devised the Basque Plan against Climate Change 2008–2012,
within which the Basque Centre on Climate Change (Bc3) has been created. The Centre’s
aim is to promote research on the CO2 emissions reduction and the consequences of climate
change. The Centre has signed a cooperation agreement with The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI), managed by Rajendra K. Pachauri.
Eusko Jaurlaritzak Klima Aldaketaren aurkako Euskal Plana 2008-2012 gauzatu du, berotegi
efektuko gasen emisioak murriztu eta ondorioetara egokitzeko xedez. Plan honen baitan sortu
da Klima aldaketaren Bikaintasunezko Ikerketa Zentroa (Bc3), klima aldaketaren ondorioen eta
emisioak murrizteko alternatiben gaineko ezagutza bultzatzeko. Zentro honek Rajendra K.
Pachauri jaunak zuzentzen duen Energiaren eta Baliabideen Institutuarekin (TERI)
elkarlanerako hitzarmena sinatu berri du.
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Galicia is a region located in the NW of the Iberian Peninsula with a 1200 km coastline. The
Galician Government, aware of the impacts of a changing environment on our territory, has
recently implemented a comprehensive action plan against climate change (2008–2012). A
plan conceived to drive Galicia towards a more sustainable future.
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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, develops knowledge about our biological
natural resources – everything that lives and grows. At SLU we conduct research, teach
and inform about the opportunities, and possible risks incurred, when using our forests,
landscapes, soils and animals in different ways.
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Our Carbon Banking offering covers a broad spectrum of financial services from equity to debt
and from trading to administration. By participating in CDM and JI projects, Fortis brings an
important contribution in facilitating GHG abatement projects in economies in transition and
developing countries.
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RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) supplies Europe, Asia and America with liquefied natural gas,
one of the world’s most climate-friendly fossil fuels, from Qatar, the world’s
largest and most reliable source.As a world leading energy company, RasGas is proactive in
environmental issues, seeing its responsibility for the preservation and development of the
environment as a core commitment.
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Spitsbergen Travel is the largest and oldest tour operator on Spitsbergen, offering high Arctic
cruises, day trips, expeditions, and accommodation. In all our activities we strive to minimize
the impact on the Arctic nature. We are also a part of WWF’s climate project Climate
Savers as the only tour operator in the world.
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Noble Carbon Credits is a world leader in the market for project-based carbon emission
reductions offset credits, holding a roughly 20% market share of Certified Emission Reductions
(CERs) issued to date under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol. Noble Carbon
has to date received 30 million issued CERs, and has recently launched its expansion into the
United States.
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ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel company, is committed to the sustainable
management of the environment and of finite resources. It recognises that it has a significant
opportunity to tackle the global climate change challenge: it takes a leading role in the
industry’s efforts to develop breakthrough steelmaking technologies and is researching
and developing steel- based technologies and solutions that contribute to combat climate
change.
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